Carteret Junior High School serves 586 students in grades 7-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carteret Junior High School's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carteret Junior High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
49%
34%
Black
16%
15%
White
9%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Carteret Junior High School?
586 students attend Carteret Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Carteret Junior High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carteret Junior High School?
Carteret Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carteret Junior High School offer ?
Carteret Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Carteret Junior High School part of?
Carteret Junior High School is part of Carteret 51±¬ÁÏ District.
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